Elephant Garlic – 8 cloves

Elephant Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) has a fresh, juicy, mild sweet flavour which makes it ideal for baking and roasting. It’s twice the size compared to standard garlic. It is not a true member of the garlic family, it is closer to leek, which it bears a close resemblance in flavour.
Elephant garlic produces beautiful purple flowers in late spring, growing up to 1.5m tall. It  can be planted in both autumn and spring, but does better if planted in autumn. Best planted from September to October, and ready to harvest the following June.
Bulbs are dried the same way as regular garlic.